Mason, 37, is playing in his 15th season. A roster spot will have to be cleared before he can officially join the team.

Playing in his first season with the Jets after spending eight with Tennessee and the last six with Baltimore, Mason fell out of favor with coach Rex Ryan after complaining about his playing time and the offense, according to media reports.

The Texans, who play at Baltimore on Sunday, were in the market for a receiver because Andre Johnson is recovering from a hamstring injury that could keep him out of another game or two and Kevin Walter (five catches, 81 yards, one touchdown) was the only productive wideout in Sunday's 25-20 loss to Oakland.

Jacoby Jones, who started in place of Johnson, and David Anderson, elevated to the third spot ahead of the injured Bryant Johnson, combined for two catches and 18 yards.

Meanwhile, the Texans have signed outside linebacker Jesse Nading from the practice squad to take Mario Williams' place on the roster.

Williams was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn pectoral muscle against the Raiders. Nading, who moved to outside linebacker in the new 3-4, was impressive in camp and preseason but was waived and signed to the practice squad.